UNLV has shown several intriguing traits through four games, but the Rebels now go on the road for the first time to face Southern Illinois in California.
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UNLV’s vaunted defense got a challenge Friday against High Point’s high-scoring offense, but the Rebels pulled out the victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.
UNLV is confident after upsetting No. 21 Dayton, but remains wary of High Point’s potent offense as the Rebels try to extend their undefeated start to the season.
The Rebels forced 24 turnovers and held No. 21 Dayton to one 2-point basket in the second half during a 60-52 victory Tuesday night.
UNLV’s stout defense, sophomore Keshon Gilbert and fifth-year guard EJ Harkless’ second-half scoring lead UNLV to an upset win against ranked Dayton
The Rebels will get their first difficult opponent of the season when the 21st-ranked Dayton Flyers come to the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday.
Sophomore Keshon Gilbert broke his single-game career scoring record for the second straight game, helping UNLV roll past Incarnate Word on Saturday.
UNLV coach Lindy La Rocque was back on the Lady Rebels’ bench Friday against Oral Roberts, eight days after giving birth to her first child.
Sophomore Jackie Johnson III impressed UNLV coach Kevin Kruger with his defense in UNLV’s season-opening win. Johnson’s confident his offense will come.
UNLV men’s basketball commits Brooklyn Hicks and Rob Whaley Jr. signed with Rebels on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period.
The UNLV defense looked dominant Monday, but the offense still has a long way to go as the Rebels beat Southern in the season opener
Essence Booker and Justice Ethridge each scored 17 points as UNLV rolled past Pepperdine in its season opener without head coach Lindy La Rocque.
The UNLV men’s basketball team opens a second season under coach Kevin Kruger against Southern on Monday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Gonzaga, Kentucky and North Carolina are the 10-1 favorites at the Westgate SuperBook to win the college basketball national championship.
UNLV women’s basketball coach Lindy La Rocque announced Sunday that she gave birth to a healthy baby girl Thursday. The Lady Rebels’ season begins Monday.
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